[2] The cockpit crew consisted of the following:[3] The two flight attendants in the cabin were Svetlana Ermilova (Светлана Ермилова) and Tatiana Mokrova (Татьяна Мокрова).

[3] When the flight was 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) to the right of the cut-off point of the glideslope they requested permission to enter landing mode.

During the beginning of fourth turn the landing gear was released and the flaps adjusted only when the aircraft was 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) from the glideslope, while at an altitude of 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) and a speed of 410 km/h (220 kn; 250 mph).

[3] At 22:41 the air traffic controller informed the flight crew of weather conditions with visibility being 1,200 meters and mild fog.

The aircraft exited the fourth turn at a distance of 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) from the entrance to the runway with a speed of 390 km/h (210 kn; 240 mph) and an altitude 100 metres (330 ft) above the limit but with the stabilizer, flaps and slats in the correct positions.

After the navigator's last attempt to convince the captain to abort the landing and make a go-around, the aircraft banked sharply to the right 10°.

[3] The aircraft struck foliage to its right at a distance of 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) from the start of the runway while on a bearing of 295° and 60 metres (200 ft) to the left of the intended path.

[4] Insufficient crew communication and poor cockpit resource management also led to periodic loss of control compounded by failure to follow guidelines for maximum rate of descent as outlined in the Tu-134's flight manual.

[3] The air traffic controller at Ivanovo airport acted in violation of aviation guidelines by not notifying the crew about their deviations from the course and glide path.